Question 1

how long do the side effects of vancomycin treatment last for?

Accepted Answer

Vancomycin: Vancomycin is removed by the body in 30 hours unless you are anephric and then it can take 37.5 days.

Question 2

what are the side effects of vancomycin antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Several: Can affect the kidney and intestines and other parts of the body.

Question 3

what are the side effects of using vancomycin and invanz (ertapenem) during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Limited Data: Both antibiotics have limited data available for any fetal effects during pregnancy. Invanz (ertapenem) is considered category b or safe based on animal studies with limited human experience. Vancomycin is considered category b/c for simlar reasons. There is no data reporting malformations.

Question 4

what are some of the side effects of using vancomycin and invanz (ertapenem) injections during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Vancomycin: Vancomycin  capsules are FDA pregnancy category B &amp; Vancomycin oral solution is FDA pregnancy category C.

Question 5

took vancomycin for 14 days. i'm just now reading of long term side effects. i'm now done with meds and had no issues so far. should i be ok then?

Accepted Answer

Probably.: There is nothing certain but death and taxes.  Any medicine (whether prescribed or not) can cause long term harm, but this is rare and unpredictable.  No two people are the same. No medicine affects every one in exactly the same way.  Since you feel well, then you'll likely be fine!  If something changes, see your doc. In your case the drug did it's job, got you well and it wa safe for you.

Question 6

dr changed med from flagyl to vancomycin for cdiff.took flagyl 10 days out of 14 day supply. stopped due to side effects. why is vanco for 10 days?

Accepted Answer

Stronger drug: Vancomycin is a stronger antibiotic and 10 days is usually sufficient.

Question 7

my mother has mrsa and is taking vancomycin iv, has anyone had side effects?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Side effects are possible with any medication. Vancomycin can cause kidney abnormality , it can cause the red person syndrome( itching, flushing of neck, face and torso) when given too fast intravenously, ototoxicity ( hearing problems), although these possibilities exist  this should not deter treatment of MRSA with vancomycin, not everyone who receive vancomycin will have side effects.

Question 8

can vancomycin 125 mg give ear infection? took 20 capsules out of 40. slight ear pain.taking it for cdiff. was on flaygl 10 days.came off side effects

Accepted Answer

Ototoxicity: It can cause ear damage, generally not pain. Review your symptoms with your doctor. All the best.

Question 9

i found out after months of diarrhea, low grade fevers and bloating, i have c.diff. idk how i got it? i was quarantine for months on end. i read vancomycin makes potassium drop? im on the lower side of normal, what can i do to prevent that?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor and discuss the use of fecal transplant. 
Wish you good health!

Question 10

what effects might mrsa have on connective tissues of the foot? infection x 4 months. vancomycin 2 gm iv x 6 weeks. awaiting surgery consult.

Accepted Answer

When taking : Antibiotics for that long a period of time the concern usually is whether or not the infection has spread to the bone. The purpose of a surgery consult may be to decide if something needs to be drained or debrided.

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Took vancomycin for 14 days. i'm just now reading of long term side effects. i'm now done with meds and had no issues so far. should i be ok then?

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Dr changed med from flagyl to vancomycin for cdiff.took flagyl 10 days out of 14 day supply. stopped due to side effects. why is vanco for 10 days?

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My mother has mrsa and is taking vancomycin iv, has anyone had side effects?

A member asked:

Can vancomycin 125 mg give ear infection? took 20 capsules out of 40. slight ear pain.taking it for cdiff. was on flaygl 10 days.came off side effects

A member asked:

I found out after months of diarrhea, low grade fevers and bloating, i have c.diff. idk how i got it? i was quarantine for months on end. i read vancomycin makes potassium drop? im on the lower side of normal, what can i do to prevent that?

A member asked:

What effects might mrsa have on connective tissues of the foot? infection x 4 months. vancomycin 2 gm iv x 6 weeks. awaiting surgery consult.

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